...My teaching style is simple. Upon meeting a new student, I’ll begin by giving them a brief consultation—during this time, I’ll get to know the student personally, get a feel for their goals, and determine how to structure their tutoring so that everything is geared towards their academic needs. ... (read more)
...I help them overcome their learning difficulties by giving examples, analogies, or simply rewording what the teacher/professor has said in order to help others understand difficult subjects.! I find teaching math and science to someone who feels reluctant about these subjects a joy and over time ... (read more)
...As important as grades are, I prioritize understanding of the material. Especially as courses build on one another – many frustrations I have seen come from confusion with one concept, which hinders growth in other areas later on. I am passionate about learning and find it incredibly rewarding to watch students grow and gain motivation to succeed. (read more)
...As I began to help her see the numbers as artistic representations (such as a block for 1, two blocks for 2, etc.) she began to understand the context of the assignment to a greater degree. Today, she is doing significantly better in her Sophomore math classes than she did when she was struggling to visualize what the numbers represented. In college, I did a lot of tutoring for friends. (read more)
...As the Praxis relates directly to education, I feel I am more than qualified to tutor in this area. I have been an educator for over twenty-five years, and have taught a variety of subjects. I have also tutored for over five years. (read more)